Sunset hikes

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

1. Richland Balsam Nature Trail 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:35 PM

   1. Be there7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Dark8:21 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:21 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Buckeye Gap Trail via Lickstone Ridge Road 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Buckeye Gap Trail–Middle Prong Road, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 140 min of walking

4. Rough Butt Bald Overlook (MP 425.4)–Buckeye Gap Trail Loop, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

5. Green Mountain Trail 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. View Devils Courthouse (MP 422.4)–Devils Courthouse Trail, 3 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Mount Hardy & Mt Hardy Trail via Mountains-to-Sea Trail 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Silvermine Bald–Split Falls, 6 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car11:44 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 11:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1380 ft climb · 425 min of walking

9. Dill Falls & Herrin Knob via Cold Spring Gap 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 123 min of walking

10. Dill Falls & Upper Dill Falls via Cold Spring Gap 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car9:04 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

    Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 126 min of walking

11. Black Balsam Knob–Art Loeb Trail, 5 sights 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car10:16 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

    Back at your car by 10:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2240 ft climb · 321 min of walking

12. Art Loeb Trail & Little East Fork Trail 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car10:19 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

    Back at your car by 10:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2350 ft climb · 330 min of walking